Fajita Stuffed Chicken

Chicken breasts stuffed with cheese, peppers, and onions on a white plate.

Fajita Stuffed Chicken is a spicy and flavorful low-carb meal that's made in a single pan. Seasoned chicken breasts are stuffed with grilled onions, peppers, and cheese. Add sour cream and guacamole, and you've got a complete meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 286.93kcal

Author Heather

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bell pepper diced
1 small onion diced
16 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 lime

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Add diced bell pepper and onion and cook until lightly browned and onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Butterfly your chicken breasts - hold your hand on top of the chicken breast and slice into the side of the chicken breast, cutting from one side to the other, leaving the opposite side intact. Your goal is to create a pocket for your filling.
Season chicken breasts with taco seasoning on both sides. Stuff chicken breasts with bell pepper, onion, and shredded cheese. Optionally, use toothpicks to keep the chicken breasts closed.
Reheat skillet over medium heat. Add more oil if needed. Sear chicken breasts on each side for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned.
Move skillet to oven to finish cooking for 12-15 minutes, or until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Add any additional toppings to your chicken breasts before serving: guacamole, salsa, or more cheese.

Notes

Topping ideas for your fajita stuffed chicken:

sour cream
guacamole
salsa
more shredded cheese
pico de gallo
parsley or cilantro for color

You can serve your fajita stuffed chicken over a bed of lettuce, or alongside rice and refried beans, or black beans.

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